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Christians in thr lion’s den. Church crackdowns. Instability turns some to Christ.

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    Nov. 06, 2025 | Nigeria​

    Christians "In the Lion's Den"​

    [16] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Nigeria.
    In northern Nigeria, Christians are cautious with outreach to Muslims as thousands of Christians have been murdered by Islamists. "Many churches in northern Nigeria do not reach out to Muslims and are even reluctant to allow Muslim converts into their churches," said a front-line worker. He added that while this kind of attitude should change, we should not judge them but "seek to understand the great amount of pressure they are under and pray for them. They are truly in the lion's den." For example, Fatima, a Muslim student, approached a Christian teacher, Jonathan, wanting to know more about Christ. Read More.
  • Nov. 06, 2025 | China​

    House Church Closure Signals Renewed Crackdown

    [6] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for house churches.
    Christians in unregistered house churches in China can be charged with organizing illegal meetings and other crimes.
    According to an announcement issued by the Xi'an Civil Affairs Bureau on July 29, 2025, Xi'an Living Spring Church was determined by the government to be an illegal social organization and banned. Because of the government's coercive efforts for total control, many house churches do not register, making them highly vulnerable to crackdowns from authorities. Such incidents usually occur out of public view, so it is difficult to accurately estimate the number of churches affected. Read More.
  • Nov. 06, 2025 | Syria​

    Instability Turns Some Toward Christ

    [8] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for churches in Syria.
    Despite recent attacks on some churches, Syrian Christians say there are new opportunities for the gospel.
    Regional instability has created an environment causing some Syrians to be more receptive to the gospel. "Syria is at a turning point," said a front-line worker, telling how Islamist attacks against an Alawite community in March 2025 led some Alawites to question their faith and be more open to Christ. Additionally, battles between Sunni Bedouins and Druze militias in July 2025 also resulted in disillusionment with Islam. "We need to pray for the church to be ready for the harvest," said the worker. Read More.
 
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